It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Andrew Petty Jr. in Lake City, Florida, born in China Lake, California, who passed away on March 30, 2025, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though James Andrew may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Andrew Petty and Alice Ellen Petty (Sampson); and his pets, Levon, Sure of Beardog, PJ, La Femme Nikita and Sampson.
He is survived by: his daughters, Mary Alice Petty and Susan Jean Petty; his wife Nancy; and his pets, Captain Hornblower and Muad D'ib.